They were deprived of their roots in Sri Lanka, but they never felt really Swiss either: a study by doctoral student Surangika Jayarathne shows for the first time the consequences for children who were adopted in Switzerland. Read the story here>>>
“Kilmisha Udayashilan,” now known to her fans as Kilmisha “Yalisai” meaning “Music of Jaffna” won the Sarigamapa Little Champ reality show broadcast on Zee Tamil channel in India. Kilmisha is a 12-year-old girl born and living in Jaffna. She studies in grade 8 at a school in Jaffna. The final was held on Sunday, December…
– Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Student X studied in grade 11 of Navodya Maha Vidyalaya, Dodangoda. On the occasion of the Poson festival that year, the Dodangoda police organized a lantern competition and this photograph shows the lantern rotating inside a bottle presented by the student. The design won the first prize in the competition and…
By Mohamed, 38, migrant worker from Sri Lanka December 13, 2023 Mohamed: “Migrant workers in Qatar should not be exploited and abused like I was” As Sri Lanka grappled with economic turmoil, Mohamed, 38, saw a chance to provide a better life for his family with the promise of a new job in Qatar. As…
Sri Lanka is set to sign a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a US$1.7 billion solar plant with battery storage. The 700MW plant will be built on the Poonakary Tank in Kilinochchi District and will have a 1,500MWh battery storage system. The project is expected to create jobs and help the environment. 1.The Plant: Capacity:…
This is an article about the economic struggles of batik makers in Sri Lanka. It discusses the impact of the economic crisis on the industry, including rising costs and declining sales. Many batik makers have been forced to abandon the craft due to the financial hardship. The government has made some efforts to support the…
On December 6th, 2023, the picturesque backdrop of Sri Lanka witnessed another extravagant wedding, this time celebrating the union of Abhiram Daggubati, son of renowned Indian film producer Suresh Babu. While the ceremony was intimate, with a select group of guests, it resonated deeply with audiences in India, further solidifying Sri Lanka’s position as a…
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in resolving its bankruptcy crisis, reaching preliminary debt restructuring agreements with both official and private creditors. These agreements pave the way for the island nation to revive its stalled IMF loan program and secure much-needed financial assistance. The country’s financial woes, culminating in a sovereign debt default in April…
Two brothers who died in mysterious circumstances two days apart were laid to rest on Saturday at a village in Mwingi West, Kitui County. The sudden death of Dr Solomon Michael Sambu, a medical doctor, and his brother John Kyalo Sambu, a businessman in Nairobi, left the family and residents of Kithayoni village in Nguutani…
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) YouLead project sponsored an innovative social media drama series, focusing on career guidance and skills development for Sri Lankan youth, which secured top awards in the Sri Lanka division of a global marketing effectiveness competition. Effie Sri Lanka, a branch of Effie Worldwide, recognized the 10-part series…
